A few years ago, I was working a typical 9-to-5 administrative job in the San Francisco Bay Area. Loading audio description… After about ten years in my field, I had a car, a house, emergency savings, and no debt to pay. I did everything “right” and achieved things that many strive for, but I was … Read more
If you’re planning a trip, expect to pay more than you would have a few years ago. Travel costs rose more than 26% compared to 2019, driven by higher prices for gas, flights, hotels and food, according to US Travel Association Travel Price List. That doesn’t mean you have to scale back your plans. The … Read more
Spring break in Park City was more like a beach vacation than a ski trip this year, as warmer temperatures turned spring snow into sledding, forcing resort closures and leaving sunburned visitors to explore Main Street instead of the cliffs under skis. The onset of snow in December, unstable winter conditions and the resort’s closing … Read more
Washington, DC, March 31, 2026 – A new Ipsos poll finds that two-thirds of Americans believe the travel experience has gotten worse in the past year. Those who have flown in the past two months share this sentiment, with half of recent fliers reporting that they have experienced flight delays. The survey also finds that … Read more
Plans to give the historic gates in York’s city walls a new lease of life have progressed. An agreement has been reached to lease Micklegate Bar and convert it into an art shop and gallery. Another, for the soap company to move to Monk Bar, is nearing completion. Andy Winn, the professional publisher behind the … Read more
When Virgin Atlantic announced its Heathrow-Riyadh route last year, it was supposed to be a statement route. A daily long-haul connection to one of the fastest growing airline markets in Middle Eastoperated by the newest aircraft Airbus A330-900 airlines and is supported by Saudi growth forecasts, demand for goods, and ongoing communications London Heathrow Airport … Read more
Many steps are being taken now to add a new fireworks display to the Universal Epic Universe, although the company has not officially announced such a project. With a job listing just posted for new fireworks artists, a new launch pad being built at the back of the park, and work now underway at the … Read more
The summer holidays are just around the corner, but anyone looking for plane tickets can get nervous. The cost of flying has risen in the past month amid the growing oil crisis in the Middle East due to the Iran conflict. The average price of a barrel of jet fuel has risen 104pc since February … Read more
Airlines and airlines have warned of Easter travel chaos as the deadline to fully implement new border checks for non-EU citizens. The Entry-Exit System (EES) for travel to the Schengen area requires third-party nationals – including British nationals – to have facial photographs and fingerprints when they arrive at EU borders. The phased rollout of … Read more
The new management of the old clifftop hostel has been criticized by visitors for double booking, dirty hot tubs and being a “money-making scheme” when it should not be in the public interest. Tommy Job, whose family owns Dunes Bread in Perranporth and organizes the Tunes in Dunes music festival, has been on the receiving … Read more